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Man killed biking across Rainier Ave, suspect in white sedan fled the scene

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Tom Fucoloro

A man biking across Rainier Ave was killed Monday evening when someone driving a white sedan struck him and fled the scene, according to Seattle Police. The suspect is still on the loose. The man’s identity and age have not … Continue reading →

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Mayor Durkan moves quickly to improve Rainier/Henderson intersection after someone seriously injured 2 kids

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Tom Fucoloro

Just 12 days after someone driving struck and seriously injured two kids crossing the street at Rainier Ave and Henderson St, SDOT crews were out making significant temporary safety improvements to the wide intersection. The sense of urgency follows a … Continue reading →

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Seattle releases unique walking and biking maps for each public school

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Tom Fucoloro

Earlier this month, we reported on the city’s fantastic School Road Safety Plan, designed to help schools, parents, students and the city all work together to end traffic deaths and injuries near schools. Well, one cool part of that plan … Continue reading →

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We need a safer Rainier Ave now. Meetings Thursday and Tuesday

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Tom Fucoloro

Rainier Ave is Seattle’s most dangerous neighborhood street. There’s a collision every day. Somebody is injured in a traffic collision every two days. And it has been this way for a long time. The injury rate is so high in … Continue reading →

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Rainier Ave safety project kicks off, two meetings this week

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Tom Fucoloro

Rainier Ave has been the scene of far more than its share of death and injury, serving both as the main commercial drag through Rainier Valley and one of the city’s most dangerous streets. There were 1,243 collisions, 630 injuries … Continue reading →

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Sound Transit installs bike lockers in Rainier Valley

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Tom Fucoloro

Amid concern about bicycle security at some Link stations, Sound Transit has installed bike lockers at Columbia City, Othello and Rainier Beach stations. There were at least six reported bike thefts at Columbia City station last year, according to ST. … Continue reading →

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